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  • Title: [Bilateral sphenoid sinus mucocele presenting as abducens nerve palsy: case report].
    Author: Alami F, Benchekroun N, El Berdaoui N, Oumelal J, Berraho A.
    Journal: J Fr Ophtalmol; 2013 May; 36(5):e87-91. PubMed ID: 23618728.
    Abstract:
    Mucocele is a rare, benign, cystic tumor affecting primarily adults. It arises within the sphenoid sinus and invades the orbit through bony destruction. The most frequent locations are frontal and fronto-ethmoidal; sphenoidal forms are rarer, and bilaterality is exceptionally rare. Ophthalmological signs with the risk of blindness required emergency treatment. The authors report a case of bilateral sphenoid mucocele presenting as an isolated abducens nerve palsy, the etiological investigation confirmed the diagnosis of sphenoid mucocele, and the treatment consisted of a surgical marsupialization through an endonasal endoscopic approach.
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